Air Astana Selects ICRON’s AI Solutionfor Ground Handling

Kazakhstan’s leading carrier Air Astana has taken an important step in its digital transformation journey by selecting ICRON easie’s Ground Handling Resource Management solution. ICRON is a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the aviation industry.

This partnership is designed to help Air Astana build smarter, more resilient, and more efficient ground handling operations as it continues to expand its network and grow its passenger numbers.

Air Astana operates a rapidly growing ground handling network across multiple stations, managing high daily flight volumes and a large field workforce. As part of its long-term modernization strategy, the airline sought a scalable solution that could support both strategic planning and real-time operational response across its airports. easie’s Resource Management solution will combine these critical functions in a single intelligent system, strengthening operational control as Air Astana advances its ground handling operations.

Powered by artificial intelligence, the easie solution brings workforce and equipment planning together on a single AI-driven decision-support platform. By combining real-time data with predictive algorithms and scenario-based optimization, the solution enables Air Astana to create optimized shift plans, coordinate operations more efficiently across multiple stations, and maintain real-time visibility to proactively respond to changes throughout the day of operations.

“As our network grows and passenger expectations rise, increasing the intelligence and resilience of our ground services is critical. easie’s AI-powered platform will allow us to plan smarter, respond faster, and equip our teams with the real-time tools they need to consistently deliver excellent operations,” said Filippos Siakkas, Air Astana’s Vice President of Operations.

“Ground handling is one of the most complex and time-sensitive operations in the airline ecosystem,” said Esad Çakıcı, Vice President of Operations at ICRON easie. “By adopting an AI-powered resource management approach, Air Astana is reaching a new level of operational clarity and control. We are proud to support the airline in building the agility and efficiency it needs for its next phase of growth.”

This collaboration reinforces Air Astana’s commitment to adopting advanced technologies that enhance reliability, safety, and the passenger experience. It also reflects ICRON easie’s mission to bring decision intelligence to the heart of airline operations, enabling carriers to operate with greater confidence, accuracy, and efficiency.